What are the signs of breast cancer in women?

Question

Hello doctor,

There is a suspicious cancer in my breast scanning report. What are the symptoms of breast cancer? The report mentioned there is a relatively well-defined hypoechoic mass with small calcifications at the periphery. There is no necrosis.

Please help.

Thanks.

Answer 1

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Looking at this report, the suspicious finding needs to be evaluated further (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You need to do the following things. Consult a breast surgeon or an oncologist, who takes a complete history, such as when these symptoms started, any family history, etc. He or she examines this and gives his or her point of view.

If needed, this mass should be biopsied or FNAC (fine-needle aspiration cytology), preferably under USG (ultrasound) guidance. Depending on the report, we can take things further.

Regarding symptoms of breast cancer, there are many, such as a lump in the breast that is increasing in size, the location of the lump, nipple discharge, and skin changes over the breast etc. Occasionally, there are none.

Kindly revert if you have any queries.

Thank you.